The Ceremonies in Dark Old Men

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A script titled "The Ceremonies in Dark Old Men" written and used by Lonne Elder, III. The script has an original black cover (2019.28.2.1) and 108 interior pages (2019.28.2.2.1-.108). The cover is embossed with gold text reading [THE CEREMONIES / IN DARK OLD MEN / by Lonne Elder, III]. Also printed in gold text in the bottom left corner of the cover is [studio duplicating service, inc. / 434 west 43rd street new york / LO 3-1225]. The typewritten pages are single-sided and printed in black ink on white paper. The script was originally fastened with two brass-colored fasteners. The title page is inscribed with the author’s contact information.

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